Galway Bay FM News Archives
FIANNA FAIL TO SEARCH FOR REPLACEMENT EURO CANDIDATE IN GALWAY
Date Published: 21-Apr-2009
Minister Eamon O’Cuiv has confirmed that Fianna Fáil will have to look for a candidate in the general Galway area to replace Sean O’Neachtain on the Euro elections ballot paper
Just two weeks ago sitting MEP Sean O’Neachtain from Spiddal was selected as one of four Fianna Fail candidates for the North and West constituency in the June elections
However, last evening, there was shock across Fianna Fail circles and all political circles that Sean O’Neachtain has withdrawn from the race due to medical advice
The news has left the Fianna Fail party reeling as Sean O’Neachtain was the most high profile of the four candidates who also include Paschal Mooney, Pat O’Rourke and Gerard O’Connor
In addition, mathematically Galway is the most populated area, and strategically needs its own candidate
Fianna Fail sources feel if there’s no Galway candidate, Libertas Galway based candidate Declan Ganley will be the main beneficiary
The solution usually would be to run a TD, who would have profile at least, but in the current political climate Fianna Fail would be fearful of losing the resultant by-election
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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